How to travel from Vienna to Rome

There are 2 options to travel between Vienna and Rome including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Rome is a train with an average price of €50.

This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Rome:

A train is €39 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Rome costing on average €88.

A train is €370 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Rome costing on average €419.

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 46m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 47m.

Bus takes on average 17h 18m.

The distance from Vienna to Rome is approximately 475 miles (765 km).

The average frequency per day from Vienna to Rome is:

• Around 37 flights per day.
• Around 15 buses per day.
• Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Rome as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Rome:

• Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Rome Termini.
• Buses mostly depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Rome, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Swiss, Eurowings, ITA, Edelweiss Air, Buzz, Smartwings, Air Dolomiti, Vueling, Turkish Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Croatia Airlines, TAP Portugal, Lufthansa Cityline, KM Malta Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Luxair, AJet, GetJet Airlines to go to Rome by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Rome by bus.
• Travel with ÖBB | Nightjet, Intercity Notte, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Westbahn, Regionale to go to Rome by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Rome with the following travel companies:

• 5 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Buzz.
• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
• 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.

Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Rome often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Naples, Milan, Venice, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rome and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Rome to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Rome, explore Trastevere's charming streets and nightlife, stroll through Villa Borghese's parks and museums, enjoy gelato at the lively Piazza Navona, and visit the Spanish Steps for views and people-watching. Discover the ancient Catacombs with guided tours, and don't miss the best sights: the iconic Colosseum, the art-filled Vatican Museums including the Sistine Chapel, the ruins of the Roman Forum, the well-preserved Pantheon, and the famous Trevi Fountain where you can toss a coin for good luck.

To experience Rome's main attractions, a stay of 3 to 4 days is generally recommended, allowing time to visit landmarks like the Colosseum, Vatican City, and explore local neighborhoods.